Politics Show: How Swinney is managing the Murrell scandal

First minister John Swinney (pictured left) continues to face questions from political opponents about the former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell (pictured right), who has pleaded guilty to the embezzlement of over £400,000.

Natalie and Lynsey talk to Andy Maciver from the Holyrood Sources podcast about how John Swinney is handling the scandal, and they ask what his game plan is on independence.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Natalie Higgins and Lynsey Bews.

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